Life Transitions Therapy

Change is a natural part of life—but even positive transitions can bring uncertainty, grief, or emotional overwhelm. Whether you’re navigating a breakup, career shift, coming out, parenthood, relocation, or the end of a chapter that once felt stable, transitions can stir up deep questions about who you are and where you’re headed.

At Luminations Psychotherapy, we hold space for the messy, nonlinear process of change. Life transitions often reactivate old patterns or unresolved wounds—feelings of abandonment, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, or fear of the unknown. You might find yourself questioning everything or struggling to trust your own decisions.

Using psychodynamic and relational therapy approaches, we explore how your past shapes the way you move through change in the present. Through a grounded, attuned relationship with your therapist, you can process complex emotions, deepen your self-understanding, and reconnect with your inner compass. Transitions can be hard—but they’re also moments of possibility and transformation.

The Impact of Identity on Life Transitions

For LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized individuals, life transitions often carry additional layers of complexity. Coming out, transitioning, starting or ending relationships, aging, or navigating chosen family structures may involve loss, fear, or facing societal expectations that don’t reflect your truth.

At Luminations, we understand that your identity shapes how you experience change—and how the world responds to that change. We approach transitions through an affirming, anti-oppressive lens, creating space for all the parts of you to be seen and supported. Whether you’re forging a new path or grieving an old one, we walk with you through the uncertainty, honoring your growth, your resilience, and your right to move forward on your own terms.